Red Sox hot stove reports

According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, the Red Sox are one of several teams interested in the services of the dynamic Shane Victorino, with the Rangers, Indians, and Reds among the other interested clubs. The Red Sox are in need of outfield help, and Victorino, who split time with the Phillies and Dodgers last season, as an All-Star as recently as 2011. He hit .255 with 59 RBIs and 39 stolen bases last season
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Mike Napoli has been on the Red Sox' radar for a while, dating to his years with the Angels. The free agent catcher/first baseman is a good match for Fenway Park because of his swing, the Globe's Nick Cafardo reports. Cafardo also reports the Red Sox have pursued talks with Napoli's agent, and that the Yankees are also in pursuit of Napoli.
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Outfielder Cody Ross was one of Red Sox GM Ben Cherington's best acquisitions for the 2012 season, and he's now a free agent. The Red Sox have indicated a desire to bring him back and Ross indicated he wanted to stay before the season ended, but the sides remain apart on terms of a deal. The Globe's Peter Abraham reported the Phillies and Orioles are also interested in Ross.
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Could Anibel Sanchez be the answer to what ails the Red Sox starting rotation? The Boston Herald reports that Boston has expressed an interest in bringing the 28-year-old righthander back to the organization that traded him away seven years ago. Sanchez was part of the deal with the Marlins that brought Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell to the Red Sox. Sanchez, who threw a no-hitter for the Marlins in 2006, went 9-13 for the Marlins and Tigers in 2012 and 1-2 with a 1.77 ERA for Detroit in the postseason. Sanchez is reportedly looking for a six-year deal in the $90 million range.
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Former Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay is available after the Mets terminated his contract. Bay spent part of 2008 and all of 2009 in Boston. Red Sox GM Ben Cherington was asked about Bay and said he hasn't considered him yet, but also wouldn't rule anything out. Bay was an injury concern before he left Boston, and was injury-prone in his three seasons with the Mets. <a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/this-just-in/21239071/source-bay-open-return-red-sox" target="_blank">According to WEEI.com</a>, Bay is interested in returning to Boston.
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While the Red Sox "covet" Gold Glove outfielder Alex Gordon of the Royals, <a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2012/11/good_morning_fr_36.html" target="_blank">according to the Globe's Nick Cafardo</a>, it appears the price to acquire him might be too steep because the Royals would be seeking a starting pitcher in return.
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Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo is in the final year of his contract so he could only be acquired via a trade, but he is a player the Red Sox like and who fits a need, especially if the Red Sox do not re-sign right fielder Cody Ross. Choo's agent is Scott Boras, whose tendency to take clients into free agency could be a factor against making a deal. <a href="http://mlbbuzz.yardbarker.com/blog/mlbbuzz/article/sources_red_sox_interested_in_masterson_choo/12160756" target="_blank">According to Fox Sports</a>, the Red Sox have “expressed interest.”
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Multiple reports have indicated the Red Sox are interested in righthander Dan Haren, whose health (back) has been a concern. The Angels bought out his contract for $3.5 million rather than pay him $15.5 million for 2013. Haren's agent <a href="http://blogs.providencejournal.com/sports/red-sox/2012/11/dan-harens-agent-hes-totally-healthy.html" target="_blank">told the Providence Journal</a>, "He's totally healthy."
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According to Fox Sports, LaRoche is expected to reject a qualifying offer from the Nationals. The Rangers are also interested, Fox Sports reported. LaRoche hit .271 with a .853 OPS, 33 home runs and 100 RBIs."/>

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Adam LaRoche had a brief stint with the Red Sox in 2009—six games—but the first baseman is now on the radar again as a free agent. <a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Adam-LaRoche-likely-to-reject-Washington-Nationals-qualifying-offer-110712" target="_blank">According to Fox Sports</a>, LaRoche is expected to reject a qualifying offer from the Nationals. The Rangers are also interested, Fox Sports reported. LaRoche hit .271 with a .853 OPS, 33 home runs and 100 RBIs.
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Diamondbacks right fielder Justin Upton certainly fits a need and is a quality player, but the price is likely out of the Red Sox' range. According to Nick Cafardo of the Globe, Arizona is not shopping him but will listen to offers. But they are "looking for a major league-ready starting pitcher, shortstop or third baseman and the Red Sox don't appear to have the pieces," Cafardo wrote.
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The Red Sox have indicated they are not interested in dealing center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury, although one Red Sox official told the Globe's Peter Abraham, "I'm sure we would listen, but no," when asked if there would be any interest in trading him. But, Ellsbury is one year away from free agency and a deal now would allow the Red Sox to get something for one of their most valuable players.
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Fox Sports reports Boston has "expressed interest" in re-acquiring him. Masterson went 11-15 with a 4.93 in 206.1 innings for Cleveland last season."/>

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Indians starter Justin Masterson was traded by the Red Sox in the Victor Martinez deal in 2009, but <a href="http://mlbbuzz.yardbarker.com/blog/mlbbuzz/article/sources_red_sox_interested_in_masterson_choo/12160756" target="_blank">Fox Sports reports</a> Boston has "expressed interest" in re-acquiring him. Masterson went 11-15 with a 4.93 in 206.1 innings for Cleveland last season.
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